Economics & Finance

Compassion, caring and high-quality care keep the clients coming in the door, but there is more than that to paying the bills. Running a business requires skills that often are not learned in veterinary school. The Economics Division and Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee are here to help.

Are you a leader who wants to gain a keen understanding of the markets for veterinarians, education, and services in the veterinary industry so you can make better, informed business decisions? Watch for information about the 2018 AVMA Economic Summit to be held on October 22-23, 2018 at the Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel, Chicago, Il.

The supply of and demand for veterinarians and veterinary services were examined in the 2013 U.S. Veterinary Workforce Study. Plans are underway to carry out a veterinary industry-wide workforce research plan.